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The Summer/Fall 2025 Grab a Galley is back with all the exciting upcoming titles you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing on a beach, or looking for your next great read to fuel your summer journey, this is the ultimate preview of the season’s hottest books and audiobooks.
Our publishing partners have curated the season’s best across genres—from pulse-pounding thrillers and heartwarming stories to insightful nonfiction and captivating children’s books. With no limits on the number of books you can add to your virtual swag bag, you’ll be stocking up on all the must-reads that will take you through the summer and beyond! Act fast though—supplies are limited, and you won’t want to miss your chance to get the first look at what’s coming next!
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Fiction
Amity: A Novel
Nathan Harris
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Amity: A Novel
Little, Brown and Company
“I fell into this stunning novel as into another world, with the shock of encountering something truly original,” raves Andrea Barrett, author of Ship Fever. “Amity is harrowing, often beautiful, and deeply moving.” Read Nathan Harris’s epic follow-up to his bestselling Oprah Book Club selection The Sweetness of Water.
Beasts of Carnaval
Rosália Rodrigo
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Beasts of Carnaval
MIRA Books
Set in a Puerto Rico-inspired world steeped in Taíno mythology and Caribbean carnaval splendor, this historical fantasy follows Sofía, a freedwoman, as she seeks her missing twin brother. At the mesmerizing yet treacherous Carnaval de Bestias, she uncovers buried ancestral truths and must confront secrets of the island to escape its seductive, perilous grip and reclaim her path.
The Book of Guilt
Catherine Chidgey
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The Book of Guilt
Cardinal
In an alternate world where nobody won WWII, three brothers are the only boys left in an orphanage whose dark secret is the reason for their existence—and the key to their survival—from the acclaimed author of Pet.
The Book of Heartbreak
Ova Ceren
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The Book of Heartbreak
Alcove Press
Sare Silverbirch has already had her heart broken four times. A fifth heartbreak will stop her heart forever… A Middle Eastern legend gets a romantic makeover in this retelling where a young woman must find a way to end the curse on her heart before it claims her life. Perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Laini Taylor.
Bookish
Matthew Sweet
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Bookish
Mobius
Adapted from the upcoming U&alibi TV series created by Mark Gatiss, Bookish is a clever, warm-hearted mystery set in 1946 London. Bookseller Gabriel Book solves local crimes with the help of aspiring writer Nora, who narrates the story. A charming literary crime novel perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, bookshop settings, and period dramas.
Canticle
Janet Rich Edwards
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Canticle
Spiegel & Grau
Janet Rich Edwards’s mesmerizing debut novel, CANTICLE (December 2nd, 2025), is set in thirteenth-century Bruges. A spirited young woman explores faith, agency, and love among a little-known community of fiercely independent women called the beguines. Fans of Lauren Groff’s Matrix will adore this vibrant novel that shines a light on a largely untold piece of feminist history.
Christmas at the Women’s Hotel: A Biedermeier Story
Daniel M. Lavery
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Christmas at the Women’s Hotel: A Biedermeier Story
HarperVia Books
New York Times bestselling author Daniel M. Lavery returns to the world of Women’s Hotel in this delightful and heartwarming novella about one especially lively Christmastime at the Biedermeier.
The City Changes Its Face
Eimear McBride
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The City Changes Its Face
Faber & Faber
An intense story of passion, jealousy and family from the trailblazing, award-winning Eimear McBride. A rainy Camden night, December 1996. Twenty year old Eily and forty year old Stephen retrace the course of their two year love affair in search of what’s gone wrong. Tonight, if they are to find one another again, what must be said aloud?
Deeper than the Ocean
Mirta Ojito
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Deeper than the Ocean
Union Square & Co.
One hundred years after the shipwreck of the Valbanera, known to history as the “poor man’s Titanic,” journalist Mara Denis gets an assignment that leads to her discovery of a family tragedy. This fateful twist sends her on a quest to seek the truth about her family across Spain, Cuba, and Key West.
Dinner at the Night Library
Hika Harada, Translated by Philip Gabriel
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Dinner at the Night Library
Hanover Square Press
In Dinner at the Night Library, a mysterious Tokyo library opens only after dark, honoring books by deceased authors. New employee Otoha Higuchi joins a quirky team as they bond over literary-inspired meals. But when strange events threaten the library’s future, they must confront their devotion to books, the scars of the publishing world, and what truly matters in life.
The Dinner Party: A Novel
Viola van de Sandt
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The Dinner Party: A Novel
Little, Brown and Company
For fans of Cleopatra and Frankenstein and Assembly, Viola van de Sandt’s novel is an intimate and darkly propulsive story told over the course of a dinner party, from its careful preparation through its explosive, irrevocable finish, about the tensions of love and autonomy, grief and female rage, and the surprising moments when they come crashing to the surface.
Florida Palms
Joe Pan
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Florida Palms
Simon & Schuster
The Outsiders for our time, a coming-of-age heartbreaker where boys without heroes become men without dreams. After three young friends are coerced into running drugs to make ends meet, their brotherhood quickly spirals into the tragic violence facing forgotten communities, testing their love and friendship. Ambitious, unflinching, and deeply humane, a CrimeReads “Most Anticipated” novel and Publishers Weekly Preview selection.
The Girl in Cell A
Vaseem Khan
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The Girl in Cell A
Mobius
Convicted of murder at seventeen, Orianna Negi has become a true crime icon. But she can’t remember what happened that day—and forensic psychologist Annie Ledet must uncover the truth. Set in a small American town ruled by a powerful dynasty, The Girl in Cell A is a tense psychological thriller exploring memory, power, and justice.
The Great Forgotten
K.L. Murphy
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The Great Forgotten
CamCat Books
The Great Forgotten tells the true story of the Great Train Wreck of 1918, which was a horrific disaster that killed over 100 people and injured hundreds more near Nashville, TN. Alternating between 1918 and 1988, this novel tells the story through a captivating narrative of love, loss, and history.
Hazel Says No
Jessica Berger Gross
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Hazel Says No
Hanover Square Press
When a tight-knit family moves from Brooklyn to Maine, their lives are upended by an event that will alter their new community forever, in this big-hearted, sparkling debut for fans of Now Is Not the Time to Panic, Pineapple Street and Schitt's Creek.
Her One Regret
Donna Freitas
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Her One Regret
Soho Crime
From the author of book club favorite The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano comes a riveting thriller that tackles an unspeakable taboo: regretting motherhood. When successful real estate agent Lucy vanishes, leaving her baby behind in a grocery store parking lot, her best friend Michelle suspects Lucy was kidnapped—but could she be wrong?
High Finance
Ken Miller
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High Finance
Ulysses Press
Discover the debut novel called a “brilliant read, funny and poignant, with an insider’s knowledge of Wall Street” that plunges readers into the financial sector’s ruthless heart, where fortune, ambition, and betrayal collide in the rise and devastating fall of a financial titan. (New York Times bestselling author Elliott Ackerman)
Hollow
Celina Myers
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Hollow
Hanover Square Press
Mia Adair dies in a tragic car crash and reawakens as a vampire… Forced to leave behind everything she knew, Mia must choose to live with one of two rival vampire families. The Bellamy and Sutton clans share a dark, complicated history. As Mia learns about their extraordinary powers, along with their forbidden romances and betrayals, she’s drawn toward two very different loves.
Hot Desk: A Novel
Laura Dickerman
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Hot Desk: A Novel
Gallery Books
Younger meets Writers & Lovers in this rollicking, sparkling, and funny novel that spans decades and generations of a family in the publishing industry.
Huguette
Cara Black
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Huguette
Soho Crime
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Aimée Leduc series comes a tense, emotional standalone saga of a young woman’s survival in the lawlessness of post-WWII France. This big-hearted story of resilience offers a portrait of an unforgettable heroine—as well as a prequel to Cara Black’s fan-favorite series.
Intemperance: A Novel
Sonora Jha
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Intemperance: A Novel
HarperVia Books
The author of the critically acclaimed The Laughter—winner of the Washington State Book Award—returns with this satirical feminist novel about a woman of a certain age who sparks a firestorm when she holds a contest, based on a fabled Indian custom, in which men compete to win her affections.
It’s Me They Follow: A Novel
Jeannine A. Cook
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It’s Me They Follow: A Novel
Amistad Books
An allegorical love story — a modern day Alchemist meets The Never Ending Story —set in a world where a book shopkeeper becomes a reluctant matchmaker, bringing soulmates together through books.
Julia Song Is Undateable
Susan Lee
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Julia Song Is Undateable
Canary Street Press
In her adult debut, Susan Lee delivers a hilarious rom com with surprising emotional heft about a Korean American woman who reluctantly agrees to let her grandmother set her up on three dates and the man who becomes her dating coach for fans of Abby Jiminez, Yulin Kuang, and Lily Chu.
Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon
Mizuki Tsujimura
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Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon
Scribner
A suspenseful magical realism novel about a mysterious teenage “Go-Between” who arranges meetings between the living and the dead, from multimillion copy Japanese bestselling author Mizuki Tsujimura.
Next to Heaven
James Frey
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Next to Heaven
Authors Equity
A darkly funny, razor sharp plunge into America’s most perfect town, where privilege, sex, scandal, and murder lurk beneath a flawless veneer, from #1 NYT bestselling author James Frey. “Gleefully trashy page-turner set among the one percent . . .Frey is in his element. Let the revels begin!” —Kirkus Reviews
No Stone Unturned
Richa Goyal Sikri
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No Stone Unturned
Austin Macauley Publishers
Precious stones, high-value trades, death threats, bandits, hidden treasure, and mineral splendour: eminent journalist and storyteller Richa Goyal Sikri takes us on a rollercoaster journey across Africa with 24 short adventure stories inspired by true events spanning the past 60 years, featuring some of the most extraordinary personalities ever to walk the face of our planet.
The Opportunist
Tarryn Fisher
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The Opportunist
Graydon House
When Olivia Kaspen spots her ex-boyfriend, she ignores good sense and approaches him. It’s been three years since their breakup, but when Caleb reveals he’s suffering from amnesia after a car accident, she feels regret—and then opportunity. If he doesn’t remember her, then he also doesn’t remember her manipulation. Seeing a chance to reunite with Caleb, she keeps their past a secret.
The Return of Moriarty
Jack Anderson
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The Return of Moriarty
Crooked Lane Books
This cleverly plotted mystery is a faithful and inventive take on a Sherlock Holmes classic, paying homage to Arthur Conan Doyle’s signature style while adding its own devious tricks to the story that is destined to become a must-read classic for Sherlock Holmes fans.
The Secret Book Society
Madeline Martin
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The Secret Book Society
Hanover Square Press
In Victorian London, 1895, three women trapped by societal constraints find solace in a secret book club hosted by the mysterious Lady Duxbury. Eleanor, Rose, and Lavinia forge deep bonds, uncover dangerous secrets, and seek freedom through sisterhood. Together, they challenge oppressive norms, risking everything for courage, love, and the power to rewrite their own stories.
Seduction Theory: A Novel
Emily Adrian
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Seduction Theory: A Novel
Little, Brown and Company
When two married professors tiptoe toward infidelity, their transgressions are brought to light in a graduate student’s searing thesis project. “Seduction Theory nails the campus satire with savagery and grace, and it’s clear that Adrian is a major talent,” raves Rufi Thorpe, author of The Knockout Queen.
Song of the Hell Witch
Taylor Hartley
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Song of the Hell Witch
Alcove Press
Perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent and Hannah Whitten, this atmospheric romantasy features monstrous women stepping into their full power to fight an oppressive patriarchy, a father who will do anything to save his daughter, and the rekindled flame of an old, enduring love.
Spellcaster
Jaymin Eve
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Spellcaster
MIRA Books
SPELLCASTER is a steamy enemies-to-lovers romantasy set at Weatherstone College, where ancient magic and forbidden desire collide. When Paisley’s unpredictable powers draw the attention of a deadly monster, she’s forced to turn to her enemy, Logan Kingston, for help. After all, to fight a monster, she’ll need a monster—and Logan might be the most dangerous one of all.
Spider to the Fly
J. H. Markert
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Spider to the Fly
Crooked Lane Books
A true crime author helps in a desperate hunt for a killer in this dark and twisted thriller from the deviously inventive horror author that Peter Farris calls the “clear heir to Stephen King.” Perfect for fans of cat and mouse serial killer thrillers.
Tell Me Something Good
Court Stevens
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Tell Me Something Good
Harper Muse
Tell Me Something Good is a story of intertwined relationships and the silent ripples they leave behind, where love becomes a guiding force, revealing the lengths one will go to protect those they cherish. Narrated by Marin Ireland, and Court Steven's debut adult novel, Tell Me Something Good is Beartown meets the Southern atmospheric storytelling of Flannery O'Connor.
That’s Not How It Happened
Craig Thomas
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That’s Not How It Happened
Hanover Square Press
When Hollywood adapts Paige’s memoir about raising a son with Down syndrome, her family is thrown into chaos. Her husband grapples with a stalled career, her son seeks meaning beyond his diagnosis, and her overlooked daughter feels abandoned. This hilarious, heartfelt novel unravels fame’s impact on identity, family bonds, and the struggle to stay authentic under the Hollywood spotlight.
Thor & Loki: Epic Tales from Marvel Mythology
Delilah S. Dawson
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Thor & Loki: Epic Tales from Marvel Mythology
Black Dog & Leventhal
In this officially licensed collection, Marvel Comics heroes Thor and Loki regale us with engaging and fantastical retellings of the classic tales of Norse mythology. A brilliant melding of the Marvel Comic universe with traditional Norse Mythology, illustrated throughout with full-color plates and black-and-white art, Thor & Loki is a must-read for Marvel fans and mythology lovers alike.
The Time Hop Coffee Shop
Phaedra Patrick
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The Time Hop Coffee Shop
Park Row Books
When the jaded former star of the iconic Maple Gold coffee commercials wishes for a perfect life, she is transported to the idyllic, make-believe town of Mapleville, where she is given a second chance to live her dreams. Think The Midnight Library meets The Lost Bookshop.
To Kill A Queen
Amie McNee
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To Kill A Queen
Crooked Lane Books
London, 1579. When Queen Elizabeth I is nearly assassinated, the rebellious heir to a criminal legacy seizes an opportunity for a better life in this twisty historical mystery featuring a plucky nonbinary sleuth with a dash of queer romance! Perfect for fans of Tasha Alexander and Deanna Raybourn.
Underspin
E. Y. Zhao
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Underspin
Astra House
An intimate, bruising coming-of-age novel about the short and tumultuous life of a charismatic and enigmatic table tennis prodigy, as seen through the eyes of those pulled into his orbit. Underspin is a bildungsroman and literary puzzle for readers of Rita Bullwinkel, Hua Hsu, Susan Choi, and Brandon Taylor.
We Love You, Bunny
Mona Awad
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We Love You, Bunny
Marysue Rucci Books
For fans of Otessa Moshfegh’s razor-sharp wit, Donna Tartt’s dark academia allure, and Margaret Atwood’s uncanny imagination, Mona Awad invites readers back to the twisted, enchanting world of Bunny. An audacious stand-alone origin story, We Love You, Bunny is a darkly funny and wildly inventive exploration of creation, obsession, and the toxic underbelly of friendship.
What Boys Learn
Andromeda Romano-Lax
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What Boys Learn
Soho Crime
From the author of The Deepest Lake, a gripping novel of psychological suspense that unravels a mother’s worst fear—that her son may have played a part in the murders of two teenage girls in a wealthy Chicago suburb. What Boys Learn is a twisty thriller about how boys are raised—and what they’re taught they can get away with.
The Woman In Suite 11
Ruth Ware
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The Woman In Suite 11
Scout Press
In this follow-up to #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware’s multi-million copy mega-hit The Woman in Cabin 10, Lo Blacklock returns to attend the opening of a luxury hotel, only to find herself in a white-knuckled race across Europe.
You Belong Here
Megan Miranda
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You Belong Here
Marysue Rucci Books
Memories linger and secrets haunt in Megan Miranda’s latest thriller. Beckett Bowery returns to Wyatt Valley, a town tied to her tragic past, when her daughter enrolls at the same college. As dark truths resurface, Beckett must confront the danger that still lurks in this picturesque yet sinister town.
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